OEM+ 2-DOOR MKVII

[aegis]

The VE52 is good, but the upgraded unit (Active 2.0) is a very nice upgrade if you can swing it. It’s the one I use and I absolutely love it.

I looked into this, the VE is on sale right now for less than half the cost of the 2.0. I think I'll pull the trigger on it just as a beginner and see how long it lasts me. All great info btw, thanks for this.

 

[aegis]

Badgeskin reflector delete, will do for now. might do paint-matched instead later.

 

[aegis]

Got the rear plate bracket installed.

Also getting the wash setup dialed in. Will put a list of the equipment in the next post.
Only thing I can't get 100% down is bad bug removal. Might try one of those detailing sponges.
I heard 3D bug remover is a safer option over the Dark Fury stuff.

 

[19birel]

Nice wash setup! I need to get a pressure washer next summer in a bad way

Now that you have the 8.5R, does the GTI see much mileage anymore or is it an even split?

 

[aegis]

Now that you have the 8.5R, does the GTI see much mileage anymore or is it an even split?

If I'm being honest, I can't afford insurance on both at the same time. Both are currently insured, but the GTI basically has 'storage' coverage for the time being. To swap between the two, I think my insurer needs 30ish days to flip-flop the coverage. So to answer your question, 0 miles on the GTI since I picked up the R. I've moved it a few times to clean it, and getting in/driving around the block reminds me that it's such a different driving experience than the R (in a good way). Can't part with it.

Currently, I think I'm going to swap back to the GTI for one more winter and go from there. The idea was to go 6 months R : 6 months GTI, just can't decide yet on which car gets winter.
HVAC on the GTI is on it's way out the door, so mid winter and mid summer both suck ass in it. I can handle it, but I do most of the driving and my partner isn't a fan. (she loves the R even moreso for that reason).

Big first world problems, basically a dream come true so feeling humble.

 

[19birel]

If I'm being honest, I can't afford insurance on both at the same time. Both are currently insured, but the GTI basically has 'storage' coverage for the time being. To swap between the two, I think my insurer needs 30ish days to flip-flop the coverage. So to answer your question, 0 miles on the GTI since I picked up the R. I've moved it a few times to clean it, and getting in/driving around the block reminds me that it's such a different driving experience than the R (in a good way). Can't part with it.

Currently, I think I'm going to swap back to the GTI for one more winter and go from there. The idea was to go 6 months R : 6 months GTI, just can't decide yet on which car gets winter.
HVAC on the GTI is on it's way out the door, so mid winter and mid summer both suck ass in it. I can handle it, but I do most of the driving and my partner isn't a fan. (she loves the R even moreso for that reason).

Big first world problems, basically a dream come true so feeling humble.

I just paid the insurance for my cars so I definitely feel your pain there (I pay in 6month lumps which makes it extra painful)

Spending half the year driving each car it a solid idea though, it'll feel like a fresh driving experience each time you swap cars definitely worth keeping GTI to complement the R. I will say though, once you experience the awd in the winter on some good tyres, you won't want to go back!